An Environmental Trust Inc
Accepts applications
An Environmental Trust Inc is a private foundation in Elkins, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $317,434 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$317,434
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $415,966 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $179,500 | 7 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $415,966 | 8 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $317,434 | 10 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rebecca A Ramsey PO Box 4185, Washington, PA 15301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 225-8655 |
| What to submit | Request guidelines |
| Deadlines | September 30 |
| Restrictions | Limited to corporations or associations organized and operated for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes for the protection and enhancement of the environment. |
What An Environmental Trust Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 4 | $200,000 |
| New York | 2 | $63,434 |
| Maine | 2 | $37,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy - New Hampshire | General purpose contributions | $150,000 |
| Enviornmental Defense Fund | General purpose contributions | $55,000 |
| Megunticook Watershed Assoc | General purpose contribution | $22,000 |
| 350 New Hampshire | General purpose contributions | $20,000 |
| Friends of Maine Coastala Island | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire Lakes Assoc Inc | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| NH Healthy Climate | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| Environmental Grantmakers Assoc | General purpose contributions | $8,434 |
| Consultation Group on Biological Diversity | General purpose contributions | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Hopwood
- Jane T Hopwood
- Rebecca A Ramsey
- Taite W Hopwood
- Anna E Blanton
- Trevor W Hopwood
Questions people ask
Does An Environmental Trust Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30.
How much does An Environmental Trust Inc give?
$317,434 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs An Environmental Trust Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William T Hopwood (Pres/Dir), Jane T Hopwood (Vp/Dir), Rebecca A Ramsey (Treas/Dir) and Taite W Hopwood (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does An Environmental Trust Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.